Killantringan Lighthouse

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Killantringan Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. The light came into operation in 1900, and served as a waypoint in the North Channel of the Irish Sea. The name Killantringan is derived from Cill shaint Ringain, 'St Ringan's chapel'; Ringan is a mediaeval variation of Ninian. The lighthouse is protected as a category B listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°51'43"N, 5°8'49"W

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Killantringan Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunskey Castle, Castle of St John, Lochnaw Castle, Ryan Centre.

2.3 miSE
Ruins, Forts and castles
Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick
60 min walk • Dunskey Castle is a ruined, 12th century tower house or castle, located 0.5 miles south of the village of Portpatrick, Rhinns, Wigtownshire, on the south-west coast of Scotland.
5.6 miNE
Forts and castles, Museum, Military museum
Castle of St John, Stranraer
144 min walk • The Castle of St John, also known as Stranraer Castle, is an early 16th-century L-plan tower house in the centre of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. It was built by the Adairs of Kilhilt c.1510.
4 miN
Forts and castles
Lochnaw Castle
103 min walk • Lochnaw Castle is a 16th-century tower house five miles from the town of Stranraer, in the historical county of Wigtownshire. Scotland. The spectacularly located "castle" incorporates a fortalice torhous. The "central" square tower 5 stories high formed part of the "New" Castle.
5.5 miNE
54°53'59"N • 5°1'31"W
Ryan Centre, Stranraer
140 min walk • Spa, Theater
6 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stair Park, Stranraer
154 min walk • Stair Park is a public park and football stadium in the town of Stranraer, Scotland and is the home of Stranraer F.C. It is owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council and is situated next to the London Road and the railway line in the town.

Killantringan Lighthouse

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Killantringan Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick

Castle of St John, Stranraer

Lochnaw Castle

Ryan Centre, Stranraer

Stair Park, Stranraer